DJ’s Hotdog Company
7035 E 96th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46250
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Address :
7035 E 96th St
Indianapolis, IN, 46250 - Phone (317) 842-8442
- Website https://www.djshotdogs.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Drive-Thru : No
Categories
Burgers
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Jerry W.
Fantastic beef sandwiches! I just moved to Indy from Chicago and was having a hard time finding a good beef. Then I found DJ's! I had the beef, wet with giardinera on the side. The beef was tasty and the bread was fresh and had just the right amount of juice. The giardinera had a nice zip to it and complimented the beef well. I am looking forward to coming back and trying their vast selection of hot dogs from cities all over the nation!
(5)T W.
Friendly service, diverse menu, excellent portion sizes, great tasting food, and good value. A comfortable, casual place to eat. We'd eat here again when we're in the area.
(4)Liz W.
Staff was very friendly, restaurant was clean and the food was amazing!! It's nap time....sooooo very full :-)
(5)Anna L.
Just stopped here for a super late lunch/snack after work...a little something to keep my stomach from growling before dinner in a few hours. The boy and I wanted to try their Chicago dog and Italian beef sandwich. The setup was inefficient, it just doesn't work like a Subways once it starts getting busy. The "order here" sign should start at the register to keep the line from running out the door. But, the thing I like about customizing your hotdog is you can see if the fixings are fresh as you make your way to the register. We also had an Italian beef sandwich, but that took a good 5 minutes before they brought it out to us. So you're probably wondering...how's the grub compared to the dogs and beef in Chicago? I'd just give it a pass score. I really liked the concept of the diced cucumbers and tomatoes to cool the heat of the hot peppers, but it kept toppling off. Eventually rolling on the floor. Sorry about being a slob! Watch out for those plump peppers and juicy pickles. One bite can send that juice into your opposites face or hopefully to that empty table next to you. Chuckles. Was the Italian beef worth it? Nah, not too much in my books. A little under seasoned for me. Giardinera was nothing special, sparse and a bit too spicy. We asked for it to be dunked, but it ended up being a soggy. Only good with a knife and fork. Then there's the typical crinkle cut fries, so nothing special. Definitely some room for improvement and better coordination behind the counter. Staff is friendly and service was good. I'll give it some time and a chance to earn a star or 2.
(3)Jonathan K.
Good food, good hot dogs, nice people. It's that simple. The hot dogs and corn dog I had were tasty treats and the fries were always fresh and done well. My dad is a fan of the Italian Beef, which I hope to try the next time I visit.
(4)Mike K.
Growing up in Chicago I have been waiting for a good hot dog place in Indy. DJ's is pretty good. It's clean, the staff is nice, and the food is pretty good! My only complaint is the pricing is a little steep. I have never had to pay extra for a pickle before. $30 for a family of 4 for lunch is too much for me. Overall it is good and I will be back without the little ones!!!!!
(4)Jim W.
First - the beef. 2 years removed from Chicago... This is the best beef outside of the Chicagoland area - hands down. I ordered it wet with hot giardiniera. Well seasoned, tender, thinly sliced. Its hard to explain how hard that is to find. It's a true culinary feat to repeat that outside city limits. I had a bite of my son's burger and it was good. The pricing on the jumbo beef at $8.99 is low in comparison to what u might spend on a good fast lunch... The combo prices are way too high. $3.49 to add a fry and drink.. It won't stop me from coming back bc the beef was that good, but it'll stop me from bringing back my boys. $26 on lunch for three of us is too much.
(5)J I.
Best little hot dog place. They have a huge variety of hotdogs-some based on major cities flavors.. Also have other stuff If hotdogs aren't for you. Employees are nice, and the inside is very clean. If it's busy it might take a minute to get to the top of the line because they make the hot dog right in front of you. But I've never waited very long even when it was busy! They also have outside seating!!!
(4)Nicole P.
Friendly staff and fresh toppings. I never would have thought to put chopped cucumbers in the mix! I enjoyed my Chicago dog.
(4)Rebecca E.
I was craving an Italian Beef and I knew just where to look. It was very good, lots of meat. I also added on cheese and sweet peppers and onions and then got it "wet". Was one of the best I have ever had and I am originally from Chicago!
(4)Chris G.
Based on the lunch crowd it would seem DJ's is off to a decent start (albeit they've been here for a while now). Driven by many times and thought today was a good day to stop. For what it is, it was pretty good - got a jumbo Chicago dog with potato salad. I liked the poppy seed bun and it was just enough food where I didn't feel like I needed a nap afterwards. The potato salad was flavorful enough and the service was very prompt. Guys were definitely on their game. I have to think that slinging dogs for an $8 lunch should offset some of the retail overhead this place is likely incurring (especially right on the corner). Hopefully something finally takes root at this corner of high rent and pricey...
(4)Traveling J.
I was not very impressed with the place, it wasn't terrible but I would not necessarily stop again unless I had to. The hot dogs were expensive and not worth it. The Italian beef was very rough and not flavorful at all. Perhaps they'll work on it and I would be willing to try again.
(2)Craig B.
Horrible customer big guy with dreadlocks. turned us away at 7:30 saying they out food . States they not make fresh food . True restaurant. Serve and don't turn away customers . I can see why they struggling with this type of employee
(1)Mike D.
Great addition to the Indianapolis hotdog scene, but it's a stretch calling DJs the best hot dog I've ever had. When we arrived, we were greeted by a very pleasant young man who was more than happy to answer our questions and make suggestions. I ordered a jumbo (1/4 lb) San Antonio Dog (chili, nacho cheese, jalapenos) with fries. My wife ordered a regular Chicago Dog. After we ordered both of our eyes were drawn to the Walking Taco. This is a favorite of ours each year at the fair, so we decided to slap one on though we knew our stomachs would be angry with us later. A few notes from our meal: - My San Antonio Dog would have been better had the cheese been shredded, compared to the melted nacho cheese. Reminded me more of a chili dog I would get at a little league ball game. - Chicago Dogs should have sliced tomatoes, not chopped. - Walking Tacos should come in an actual fritos corn chip bag, not a basket. Otherwise, you can't really call them "Walking Tacos" but instead "basket frito thing with taco meat". Now, all that said I think there is a lot of potential for DJs to be great! I think a good start would be some kind of gimmic...for example, King Davids has their bright red hot dogs, and the plastic reusable cups. Maybe DJs should aim for their own chili/conney sauce? Maybe a jumbo foot-long the likes of "Man vs Food"? DJs, here's what you can do to earn 2 more stars from me: 1) Fix the Walking Taco (I'm sure your per-unit cost is better the way you have it, but really, don't call it a Walking Taco if you're not going to do it right) 2) Come up with a gimmic.
(3)Eduardo M.
Good stuff. Nothing to write home about, but it was good. I ordered a jumbo dog and onion rings with a few tasty toppings like grilled onions, relish, etc.I wasn't expecting anything extraordinary and received exactly what I expected; a good hot dog. Everything was fresh and well seasoned, the place is clean and the staff courteous. I'm only in town for one more day, but would definitely return here for a quick bite.
(4)Ryan K.
Best dogs in Indiana. Just killed 2 Indy dogs yummy:). If you have not had DJs then you have not had a good hotdog.
(5)Kevin K.
These wieners hit the spot! I've been several times and it's been doggone delicious each visit. My favorite thing to get is just a regular hot dog with whatever fixings sound good at the time (usually shredded cheese, mustard, and relish). The pretzel bun is always a good choice. The french fries are of the crinkle cut variety and are always piping hot. Although I've personally never eaten it, my frequent dining companion has had their hamburger a few times and says it's better than Five Guys. They serve Coke products, which makes this place a return destination for me. The employees are all very nice and helpful. Two thumbs up!
(5)John W.
This was my first visit to DJ's. the restaurant is clean. It wasn't busy, so my order was taken immediately. I did not experience the same problem ordering like other reviewers. I ordered a Chicago dog (regular) and an Italian Beef sandwich, dipped, with provolone and giardiniera. The Chicago comes with a good amount of tasty toppings (peppers, tomato, cucumber, celery, relish, mustard) on a poppyseed bun. However, the hot dog itself is nothing different than what you would find in the grocery store. Nothing special. It's also pricy for what you get. It's $3.79 for a small dog that you can finish in a few bites. The Italian Beef sandwich was thoroughly disappointing. It was completely flavorless. I asked for it to be dipped, and ended up being soggy. I did not detect any hint of spices. The giardiniera was non-existent. Completely flavorless. They charge you 75¢ for the giardiniera and provolone. Don't bother...it won't make the sandwich any better. So I got an okay hot dog and a terrible Italian Beef sandwich. I may come back again and try their burgers and other sausages.
(3)Tom M.
This is a great spot to eat right by Metro Airport.
(5)Adrian K.
If you want a creative, yet yummy hot dog this is your place. The staff is helpful and the atmosphere is great. It's finger-licking good. DJs has loads of options to choose from, I love the various options. If you are not feeling a hot dog they have other options like Walking Tacos, which is delicious too. Who says you have to be at the ballpark to have a yummy hot dog? DJs proves otherwise.
(4)Food C.
EDIT: 12/9/14. French bread is back! A proper beef can again be had at DJ's. Still a star knocked off for all the other problems I listed. Prior Review: I had to stop going here, because this place is cutting huge corners with their Italian Beef and Italian Sausage. Instead of using french loaves cut to sandwich size, they're using bag bread hoagie rolls. Bag bread makes a horrible Italian Beef. The crust is wrong; the texture is wrong, etc. The bread falls apart when dipped. None of this needs to be explained to a Chicagoan. DJ's is doing it wrong, and they're selling their beefs and sausage at a staggering premium to what is charged in Chicago. Also, they're not using a Chicago (or Detroit or New York) hot dog. They get their dogs from GFS, the same people who supply school parties and church socials. Do you want a church social hot dog from a dog stand? Further, they charge you more for your hot dog to get traditional Chicago toppings like pickles or hot peppers. That's a very nickel-dimey approach for a hot dog that costs more than anywhere in Chicago. Quit cutting corners, DJ's.
(4)Heather M.
Holy cow - the line NEVER stopped the whole time I was here. That's your first clue that this is gonna be great. It wasn't a long wait because the people working moved things along - without rushing anyone or being rude (even with the littlest customers). The people working there had the greatest attitude, and the food was OUTSTANDING!! I got a brat...and I assumed they'd pull it out of the steamer and slap it on a bun. Wrong! That delectable thing came to my table split and grilled to perfection, pulled high with sauerkraut and mustard (as I had ordered)...in a wonderfully soft steamed bun. I would have taken a picture, but you wouldn't have been able to withstand the awesomeness. The onion rings are phenomenal, especially with that zesty sauce!! I can't wait to bring Hubz so he can have the Italian Beef he used to get for lunch when wet lived in Chicago. This place is better than what we had in Chitown. #totallyrockedmyworld
(5)Jelly R.
I was craving a brat, and had been meaning to try this place for a while, especially after friends tried it and reported back that they liked it. Stopped in here a couple of months ago and ordered a brat with sauerkraut, on a poppy seed bun. The bun was all soggy (possibly from the addition of the kraut, which hopefully would have been strained to some extent first), and the brat had a weird sickeningly sweet taste to it. Service was very good, even though the food wasn't.
(2)Kerensa E.
Other than occasionally slow service this place has an amazing ability to rock a great Chicago dog! They also hand dip their corn dogs to order, and fries are always fresh. Buns are perfectly steamed and fresh as well. I'm a happy return customer and will keep coming back, groupons make it extra tempting to visit as well!
(5)Jay L.
I have been looking for Chicago style hot dogs, Italian beef and beef & sausage combos since I moved to Indiana from Chicago in 1999. This is by far the best there is in Indiana. There beef is excellent and seasoned well. Their store on 82nd. Street closed due to a lack of business. I just don't understand Indiana's taste for good food. How could you not love this food? Sorry but I would rather eat real beef hot dogs with mustard, sport peppers, celery salt, tomatoes, onions and relish instead of crappy cheap hot dogs with ketchup and mustard. If you love or miss Chicago Style food, you really need to check this place out. You will definitely go back! Let's support this small business to make sure this location does not go out of business as well. I know I will do my part:)
(5)Jason W.
Never going there again. Meat too dry, fries too salty, soda too flat, menu too confusing, people too clueless and rude. And watch for them toppings! they ask you want this and that and this and that but never tell you they are 50c, 75c, $1 each. Luckly Ketchup and Mustard are included Geez.. Salty salty salty food. You want your arteries & heart to suffer from all that salt, then go.
(1)Lillia L.
If you want a great tasting hotdog, this is the place. The staff is very friendly. I took my 5 year old nephew here because only a hotdog would do. One of the staff behind the counter gave him personal attention and helped him build the perfect hotdog. I opted for the sausage. The food is tasty but the prices a bit steep. $9 for one hotdog and one sausage with no fries or drink? If you just gotta have a 'dog, this is the place.
(3)Jessica S.
My office ordered take-out lunch from the new location yesterday ... 8 orders, about evenly split between hot dogs and italian beef. Everyone seemed to enjoy what they had, and they were all prepared properly ... impressive for the 2nd day in business! I love my italian beef with the spicy giardinera, and I asked for it "wet" so it had a nice amount of juice soaking the bread, yet the outside of the bun retained it's crispiness. Will definitely make them a lunch-time regular.
(4)J T.
DJ's on the north side of Indianapolis opened just a day ago. My test is always a chili dog with onions - which is what I went with today. Pretty tasty dog at a fair price. I'm encouraged that DJ's is expanding its footprint in Indy now with three locations because we need massive amounts of hotdog joints! They must be doing something right. Service was friendly and prompt. I'll be back and hopefully up the score.
(4)Matthew B.
Thought I'd give this place a try after reading other reviews. Mainly for the Italian beef. I ordered one "wet" with onions and cheese...$7.95....kinda bland. Ill give them another try and get some peppers for flavor. Comes with plenty of beef, If I made it a combo it would have been $11.00
(3)S C.
Solid food, Italian beef isn't quite as good as what you find in Chicago, but we ain't in Chicago. Food came fast, staff was friendly and cheerful. Seemed a little pricey, but a 10 sandwhich (beef with italian sausage) is worth it every now and again.
(4)Brad O.
Had a Chicago dog and fries. The veggies were fresh and crunchy, the dog tasted good and the poppy seed bun was nice. I'm definitely going to come back for a hot beef sandwich. They looked good. I would like to try the pretzel bun on a hot dog too.
(4)Rachael L.
There is nothing like conveying process meats to the masses! And this place does it well. One chili dog and half of the order of onion rings was all it took for me to leave with a happy, full belly. I just can't come up with a reason to take a star away- 5 stars it is!
(5)Cory K.
The best hot dogs around! Try the pretzel bun - it's amazing!
(5)Nadine M.
Hot Diggity Dog this place is good! Not your typical hot dog place. They offer a wide variety of hot dogs, hamburgers and Italian Beef sandwiches. I opted for the Italian beef...oh so good. They offer dry, wet or dipped. Reminded me of what I used to get in Chicago. Chili cheese fries (with shredded cheese) are big enough to share. Our group also ordered a hot dog with a pretzel bun. Boy did that look wonderful! He said it was really good. There was also a bacon cheeseburger. That looked good too but they seemed to put an extra amount of ketchup and mustard...it looked like it was swimming in condiments. So, maybe next time condiments on the side... The only draw back is the awkward way the staff acts. They piece the food out to you. Repeat the order several times to each other. I think once they have been open for a while maybe they will iron out some of the quirkiness. The manager was really nice and was eager to please. We will be going back!
(4)Stephanie B.
We got a Atlanta dog and a make your own jumbo dog. They nickel/dime you for every add-on over and above a regular size. I had to pay .50 for a pickle spear, as pickle was not a free topping. I also paid .79 more for a pretzel bun. There were four people working, but their system did not seem efficient as they made it clear fries take three minutes, but you don't order them until the end. For two people, we paid $16.00 which seemed excessive for what boils down to two hot dogs, two small fries and two fountain drinks. We will not be returning.
(2)Danny S.
Yes I am a fan of the food and the staff at DJ's, but what drives me crazy every time I go there is that I have to reapeat my order at least 3 times. Once to the person who initially takes it, once to the second person on the hot dog line who then repeats it to the cook again, and then at least once to who ever is working the register. Why they don't have you order and pay at the register and then work your way back to the front door is beyond me. The cashier could staple a reciept with your order to the bag and then tell you what your number is, kind of like that other hot dog/italian beef place in Chicago that does pretty well, Portillo's. Like I said, the food and the staff are both great, and that's why I'm awarding them 4 stars, but if DJ's can't become more efficient, then I'm knocking them back to 3.
(4)Brad W.
Really, really helpful staff. Very clean, great food and prices. Dogs, brats, italian beef... all very good. We'll be back!
(4)Bryan R.
I'm not sure all these reviews are legit. Been here once and not very impressed. Check out Redemption, it's about 100 feet away from this place. DJ's is like a subway but with hotdogs and it's overpriced. Hours are weird. That's how we discovered Redemption, in which we'revery impressed. We went to DJ's thinking they were open. They were not, so we walked down the strip mall and found Redemption. Been going back ever since. I tried giving DJ's another shot this week but when I called to put in an order, they put me on hold for 15 minutes and forgot about me. That's what drove me to write this review. Below average customer service. Avoid this place.
(1)Chris S.
Ventured over to DJ's Hotdog Company June 27th as some in our party were looking for a Chicago dog. I was surprised to see how busy it was but was glad to see it as that is a good indicator that they must be doing something right. We ordered our food, I got the Atlanta dog with chili cheese and onions, we had a couple Chicago dogs in the group and a couple of dogs for the kids. The dog toppings were generous and the dogs good so you didn't feel too bad about paying 5 bucks, the dogs themselves were nothing spectacular but overall a really good dog experience. The onion rings were a hit with a couple of folks in our party and the fries plentiful. We would definitely go back to DJ's for a bite to eat and would recommend it those who like hot dogs and like a variety.
(4)Carie W.
DJs rarely fails to bring a smile to my face. On occasion, I've run into a frustrating mistake after I've made it all the way home with my goodies. Once in a while, the service is a bit sub-par. All things considered, this really should be a 4.5 star review. Not quite perfect, but close. Now down to the good stuff. I'd be better off listing the things I'm not a fan of, rather than what I really like. I really like almost everything! I'll try to keep it to my top 3. #3 - Oddly enough, is the 1/3 lb cheeseburger with thick bacon strips. I know. I know. This is a hot dog joint. What am I doing with a cheeseburger in my hand? Well, because it's darn good and I like cheeseburgers a whole heck of a lot. #2 - The Atlanta dog. It's just a scrumptious mess. I'll switch up between the regular and the poppy seed bun, but other than that, I'm a purist with this dog. I like it how it is and don't mess with it. #1 - The Kansas City dog - I dream about this blasted thing. I typically add a bit of yellow mustard to the mix and, of course, it has to come on a pretzel bun. Delish. The hot dog itself is nothing spectacular in my humble opinion. Regardless, when the recipe comes together, it works. It totally works. Last note - the only side I get is the potato salad. If you like mustard potato salad that's on the sweet side, this is a good pick for you. The rest of the sides? Eh. Nothing to write home about. Stick with the hot dogs (or a cheeseburger) and you won't be disappointed!
(4)Charles S.
Closed on the 4th of July? Are you kidding me? Hot Dogs and the 4th are synonymous! I'm disappointed!
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